Halloween-related events in Northern Colorado

Masenn Lewis-Baca of Loveland picks up a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at the Something From the Farm Corn Maze in 2008.

Meow-loween

Where: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins

When: Oct. 19 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Cost: $15 in advance; $17 at the door

Come dressed as your favorite furry friend and enjoy some snacks, drinks, music, dancing and prizes as part of The Fort Collins Cat Rescue's Meow-loween. Prizes will be awarded for the best cat costume, best non-cat costume and best couple or group costume. Purchase tickets at the party, and you'll also be entered to win prizes from Odell Brewing and Carmike Cinemas. To register online and buy your ticket in advance, visit www.fortcollinscatrescue.org. Proceeds will go toward the Fort Collins Cat Rescue.

Haunted Landfill at Garbage Garage Education Center

Dig up a good time at the Larimer County Landfill this Halloween season with mad scientist activities, a costume contest, crafts, games and a haunted mountain of trash. Free and open to all ages. For more information call (970) 498-5772.

Old Town Zombie Fest

Where: Old Town Square, The Aggie Theater

When: Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.

Cost: $15 for Zombie Crawl; $15 for Zombie Ball; $25 for combo ticket

The undead are set to hit Old Town again as part of this year's Zombie Fest, which benefits the nonprofit Turning Point organization. Come out around 5 p.m. for the Zombie Crawl or dance the night away at the adult-only Zombie Ball, starting at 10 p.m. at The Aggie Theater. Other undead-inspired events include ZombieKidz, which will offer family-friendly activities from noon to 4 p.m. at 145 E. Mountain Ave.

Hogwarts Halloween

Little witches and wizards are welcome to this Harry Potter themed Halloween party. Play Quidditch, drink butterbeer and try your hand at concocting potions and charms. Come in your wizard's robes and don't forget to take a walk down the haunted hallways. Registration is required. Call (970) 221-6256 for more information.

Halloween Enchanted Garden

Where: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 South Centre Ave., Fort Collins

When: Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.

Cost: $3 per child

For some fun (not-frightening) Halloween activities, head to the Gardens on Spring Creek, where children can see the legendary talking pumpkin, listen to a Halloween story and take part in seasonal crafts.

BowWowvania

Bring your pup along - in costume -for a dog-friendly trick-or-treat trip through The Farm's Halloween route. Dogs can have as many human handlers they want, but at least one adult must be present. The walk ends with a treat bag to take home. Tickets can be purchased at The Farm during business hours after Wednesday.

Pre-Halloween Carnival at Bennett Elementary

Where: Bennett Elementary School, 1125 Bennett Rd., Fort Collins

When: Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Tickets for activities are 50 cents each

Come out for a worthy cause as B.A.S.E. Camp hosts their fifth annual Pre-Halloween Carnival. Complete with carnival and food booths, break dancers, costume parades and a raffle, all proceeds will go to the organization's scholarship program, which provides after-school care and educational services to children who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

Pumpkin Palooza and Trunk-or-Treat

Where: First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St., Fort Collins

When: Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Kids are invited to come partake in these family-friendly events, which include free pumpkins and an unusual way to trick or treat. Cars with open trunks full of candy and snacks will line the First United Methodist Church parking lot in the afternoon, allowing children in Halloween costumes to "trunk-or-treat."